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MUHAMMADU SANUSI'S BETRAYAL OF JUSTICE: A WARNING AGAINST PERSONAL GAIN - Haruna Abubakar Bebeji  In the realm of social justice and the pursuit of rights, it is disheartening to witness individuals who were once hailed as champions of the people, suddenly betraying the very cause they were supposed to fight for. Recent events have shed light on one such individual, who, despite his previous reputations, has shown a complete disregard for justice and the rights of the people. This person's fall from grace, resulting in his deposition as an Emir, serves as a stark reminder that no amount of cheap publicity or appeasement of benefactors can justify their actions. In recent times, the actions of certain individuals have revealed the true nature of their character, as they prioritized personal gain over the pursuit of justice.  Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, has demonstrated such a betrayal, undermining the fight for justice...

PROTECTING THE UNITY OF NIGERIA: ACF BOT CHAIRMAN, BASHIR DALHATU'S CONCERNS ABOUT TRANSFERRING FAAN AND OTHER CBN DEPARTMENTS TO LAGOS - Haruna Abubakar Bebeji  Introduction Early this week, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Alhaji Bashir Dalhatu (Wazirin Dutse), has raised concerns over the decision to transfer some departments of the Federal Aviation Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) from the capital city, Abuja, to Lagos. Dalhatu's reservations about this move are anchored in his belief that it violates the spirit of Nigeria's unity and could set a dangerous precedent in terms of regional representation and equity. Background The decision by the Tinubu-led administration to move certain departments of FAAN to Lagos as well as some departments of the Apex Bank, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sparked widespread debate and controversy. While some argue that the move is a practical step to enable the authority to overs...